Mikaela in Sighnaghi

A Busy Three Weeks: Kvareli, Chargali, Ananuri, Lake Bazaleti, Sighnaghi and Kedi.May 25th 2012 We returned to Shilda after our travels through Turkey to what was a fast and eventful three weeks. It began with a teachers’ concert in Kvareli. The concert was a performance by teachers from the villages and towns in our area and included traditional dance, singing and poetry. The teachers did a great job. It was interesting to see how different regions have their own traditional dress and dan ... read more

Asia » Georgia » Eastern Georgia » SighnaghiThe region of present-day Georgia contained the ancient kingdoms of Colchis and Kartli-Iberia. The area came under Roman influence in the first centuries AD and Christianity became the state religion in the 330s. Domination by Persians, Arabs, and Tu... ... read more